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submitted 1 year ago by vladmech@lemmy.world to c/books@lemmy.world

We have a little free library out front and someone ding dong dashed this + a bag of books at our house this afternoon. Have to imagine it’s a teen who’s parent saw how many books were on the shelf and doesn’t realize I have a whole bookcase in the garage full of stuff to rotate in that I never have space for haha

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[-] VioletRing@kbin.social 87 points 1 year ago
[-] Korne127@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

I actually don’t think that needs to be the case.

I’d feel bad too if something like that happened to me (and I could have easily forgotten something like that). I’d probably say that in person but I could imagine something like that too (although I’d phrase that differently).

[-] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Maybe, but who hurt you? It's painful to have such a cynical response.

[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago

Aww I get it Max! Even if it was a parent (good parenting though, be responsible with what you take and don't take more than you need) I know I'd personally feel guilty about holding onto too many too long.

Maybe you can put a sign on the library that says something like, these books are here for a short visit or their next forever home. Enjoy!

Or it doesn't have to be cute but I like cute cuz little libraries are.

[-] NotRightMeow@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago

Wait, I’m I sposta take those books back ?

[-] Yendor@sh.itjust.works 32 points 1 year ago

I thought it was kinda like the bookshelf in a hostel. You try to drop-off a book you’ve finished, and take a book you haven’t read.

[-] clockwork_octopus@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Same. I don’t think I’ve ever returned a book, though I’ve taken a few. I’ve added some, too, but I don’t think it’s ever occurred me to return one to the same place I took it from.

[-] poppy@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah that’s how I’ve understood it. I think “library” may confuse a few people. “Little Book Exchange” doesn’t have as good a ring as “Little Library” haha

[-] vladmech@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

Nah, keep them and maybe bring some other books to share!

[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 12 points 1 year ago

I love Max.

[-] chrizbie@lemmy.nz 11 points 1 year ago

This is fantastic! Great post 😀

[-] someguy3@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

I've wondered what about just putting a whole bookshelf outside. Just need some rain protection.

[-] poppy@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Like repurpose an old bus stop or something similar. Not-So-Little Library!

[-] MonsiuerPatEBrown@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

This could only be better if Max was a chipmunk.

this post was submitted on 19 Aug 2023
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